I'm fresh from TNNA, the knitting industry's semiannual trade show where companies preview their latest toys for the coming season. I saw a lot of things that I'll tell you more about in the coming weeks.

But first, a trio of new goodies that couldn't wait. Yarns and tools that blend classic tradition with space-age technology and interchangeable utility.

Meet Me in London?
It's just three weeks until Knit Nation takes over the Imperial College in South Kensington, London. Some workshops still have openings, including my classes on the many faces of cashmere and the fundamentals of yarn. I do hope you'll join us.

In the Forum: Missing Sizes
Ceil was looking at her needle sizer the other day and noticed a hole for size US 10.75—yet she's never found such a size needle in the U.S. Have you?

KR Retreat Update
The KR Retreat is overflowing after last Wednesday's registration. I truly appreciate your patience while I sort, arrange, and assemble the final group. Attendance and waitlist confirmations will go out via email by July 2nd.